Obituaries

Wilbur  Bruce Funk

Wilbur Bruce Funk

Feb 17, 2018

Wilbur Bruce Funk, 79, of Cambridge, died Saturday (February 17, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born January 24, 1939 in Power WV, son of the late Russell Funk and Anna Elizabeth (Sumner) Funk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Harold, Russell, Richard, and John Funk; and two...

Roger  Clyde Patrick

Roger Clyde Patrick

Feb 12, 2018

Roger Clyde Patrick, 62, of Crooksville, died Monday (February 12, 2018) at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born April 6, 1955 in Cambridge, son of the late Clyde Patrick Jr. and Lucille (Whitsel) Patrick. Mr. Patrick was a retired carnival manager. He was a mentor with the Perry County Boots and Saddles Club. He loved...

Theresa  M. Buttress

Theresa M. Buttress

Feb 9, 2018

Theresa M. Buttress, 101, of Cambridge, died Friday (February 9, 2018) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Buttress was born December 8, 1916 in Buckeyeville, daughter of the late Scander Ferris and Yasmine (George) Ferris. Mrs. Buttress was the owner & operator of Buttress Grocery. She had been a cosmetologist and then later worked at NCR. She was...

Eric  Paul Moore

Eric Paul Moore

Feb 8, 2018

Eric Paul Moore, 45, of Senecaville, died Thursday (February 8, 2018) at his home. He was born August 5, 1972 in Ware MA, son of Madeleine (Theberge) Moore and the late Jack H. Moore. Mr. Moore worked as a Lieutenant and Supervisor at the Noble Correctional Institute. He was a Patriots fan, enjoyed photography and watching NASCAR, especially Martin...

John  T. Cramblett

John T. Cramblett

Feb 3, 2018

John T. Cramblett, 72, of New Concord, died Saturday (February 3, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.

He was born August 19, 1945 in Cambridge, son of the late William J. Cramblett and Leatha (Wiley) Cramblett.

He worked as a self-employed truck driver for many years.

Mr. Cramblett was a US...

James  Robert Oliver

James Robert Oliver

Feb 1, 2018

James Robert Oliver, 70, of Kimbolton, died Thursday, February 1st, 2018, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 30th, 1947, son of the late Robert Oliver and Clarice Waller Oliver.

Mr. Oliver was a 1966 graduate of Ridgewood High School.  He was a factory worker for many years and was a...

Cleoria  Gretta Graham

Cleoria Gretta Graham

Jan 26, 2018

Cleoria "Gretta" Graham passed away peacefully on January 26, 2018 from complications of the flu. She was surrounded by her loving family. Gretta was 81 years young.

Gretta was born in Stewart Ohio. She lived and worked in the Athens area until her early twenties. She married Jimmy Blackford and moved to northern Ohio in 1960 –...

Trudi  B. Pitner

Trudi B. Pitner

Jan 24, 2018

Trudi B. Pitner, 35, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (January 24, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born September 13, 1982 in Cambridge, daughter of Gary Pitner and Jodi (Lenarz) Pitner. Miss Pitner had worked as a nurse's aide. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and babysitting. She liked spending time on Facebook....

Terry  Lee Colvin

Terry Lee Colvin

Jan 22, 2018

Terry Lee Colvin, 64, of Cambridge passed away Monday (January 22, 2018) at his home. He was born January 31, 1953 in Cambridge and was the son of the late Edward J. and Rosa Belle (Bishard) Colvin. Terry enjoyed music and playing the guitar. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers. He is...

Jay  Franklin Anker

Jay Franklin Anker

Jan 21, 2018

Jay Franklin Anker, 56, of Cambridge, died Sunday (January 21, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born April 21, 1961 in Cambridge, son of the late James R. Anker and Jeannine M. (King) Anker. Mr. Anker worked for Dean Food Company, driving a milk truck and delivering dairy for many years. He served as president...

John  S. Didcote

John S. Didcote

Jan 21, 2018

John S. Didcote, 89, of Cambridge, died Sunday (January 21, 2018) at the Beckett House at New Concord. Mr. Didcote was born May 1, 1928 in Moundsville WV, son of the late John C. Sullivan and Dora (Barker) Sullivan. He was a commercial fisherman in Florida for many years. Mr. Didcote was a US Army veteran. In addition to...

Lyla  June Robinson

Lyla June Robinson

Jan 20, 2018

Lyla June Robinson, infant daughter of John Allen and Deanna June Robinson, died Saturday (January 20, 2018) at Genesis Healthcare of Zanesville.

She was born January 20, 2018 in Zanesville.

She is survived by her parents, John Allen and Deanna June (Cunningham) Robinson of Old Washington; a brother, Wyatt Dean Robinson; her maternal grandparents, Charlie...

Virginia  F. Neff

Virginia F. Neff

Jan 12, 2018

Virginia F. Neff, 92, of Cambridge, died Friday (January 12, 2018) at the Beckett House at New Concord. She was born December 1, 1925 in Guernsey County, daughter of the late Lentz Fisher and Mabel (Baker) Fisher. Ms. Neff had worked at the former Cambridge Hospital as a switchboard operator for many years. She was a member of the...

Rosalie Arthurs

Rosalie Arthurs

Jan 8, 2018

Rosalie Arthurs, 87, of Senecaville, died Monday (January 8, 2018) at Countryview Assisted Living Center, Lore City.

She was born March 4, 1930 in Buffalo, daughter of the late Charles English and Mary Ruth (Kirkbride) English.

Mrs. Arthurs retired from RCA. She had also worked at the former Cambridge State Hospital in central supply and...

Michael  James Wells

Michael James Wells

Jan 6, 2018

Michael James Wells, 28, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 6, 2018).

He was born January 27, 1989 in Cambridge, son of Jamie Martin Wells and Lisa (Voorhies) Wells.

Mr. Wells was an oil field worker. He attended Cambridge High School.

He enjoyed fishing and riding four-wheelers. He loved being with his children. He...

Donald "Donnie" Dewitt Pyle

Donald "Donnie" Dewitt Pyle

Jan 4, 2018

SERVICES Visitation

Sunday, January 7, 2018 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Funeral Service

Monday, January 8, 2018 11:00 AM

Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725

Linda  Lou Barr

Linda Lou Barr

Jan 4, 2018

Linda Lou Barr, 71, formerly of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 4, 2018) at Genesis Hospital of Zanesville.

She was born February 13, 1946 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Norval Hill and Brittie (Miller) Hill.

Mrs. Barr had worked at Essex of Zanesville and at Express Packaging.

She was a lifelong member of...

Sandra  K. Preece

Sandra K. Preece

Jan 1, 2018

Sandra K. Preece, 74, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 1, 2018) at The Beckett House at New Concord, surrounded by her family. She was born May 29, 1943 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Robert L. Klass and Norma E. (Watkins) Klass. Ms. Preece had worked at Westinghouse and the Cambridge IGA. She enjoyed gardening and sunning by the...

Sharon  Mae Arnold

Sharon Mae Arnold

Dec 29, 2017

Sharon Mae Arnold, 72, of Lore City, died on Friday (December 29, 2017) at her home. She was born Sept. 19, 1945 in Cambridge, daughter of the late William H. Watson and Louella (Lucas) Watson. Sharon worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the State of Ohio, Department of Medicaid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Dorothy  I. Gunn

Dorothy I. Gunn

Dec 28, 2017

Dorothy I. Gunn, 88, of Coshocton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at The Morrison House in Zanesville on December 28, 2017.

She was born July 6, 1929 in Londonderry Township/Guernsey County, daughter of the late Rev. Raymond Lyons and Freda (Calvert) Lyons.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who...